Table 2: Ideal family size and modern contraceptive uses across age groups.

Age Total No of Women within Age Group (33,924) % That Desire Family >4 Children % Using Modern Contraceptives
15-19 1434 76% 4.7%
20-24 6626 76% 8.6%
25-29 9470 75% 12.3%
30-34 7644 74% 13.6%
35-39 5448 77% 15%
40-44 2409 82% 14%
45-49 893 87% 11%

Authors (2020) calculation with NDHS 2018 data.